5 hot new IT jobs — and why they just might stick

Roles involving emerging technologies have accounted for an increasing percentage of all new hiring in IT in recent years. With this has come a raft of new titles aimed at cementing organizations’ interest in exploring the value these new technologies could bring to their businesses. The pandemic has added its own twist. For every new technology title, there’s one that’s more of an adjustment to respond to challenging times. The prevalent trend is to expand or make existing titles more specific to address new needs, frequently without increasing headcount. Quantum computing engineers are addressing new opportunities at the same time business analysts are evolving their roles to increase the bottom line in a rapidly shifting business landscape.